Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS
Rule 511-3-5-.09 - Pumps and Motors

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 511-3-5-.09

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Sizing. A pump and motor shall be provided for circulation of the pool and spa water. Performance of all pumps shall meet or exceed the conditions of flow required for filtering and cleaning (if applicable) the filters against the total dynamic head developed by the complete system. Where applicable pumps shall comply with the NSF International Standard 50 or Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1081.

(2) Strainer or Screen. With all pressure filter systems, a cleanable strainer or screen shall be provided upstream of the circulation pumps to remove solids and debris such as hair and lint.

(3) Pumps and motors shall be accessible for inspection and service.

(4) Safe Operation. The design and construction of the pumps and component parts shall provide for safe operation.

(5) Pump Seal. Where a mechanical pump seal is provided, components of the seal shall be corrosion-resisting and capable of operating under conditions normally encountered in pool operation.

(6) Capability. Motors shall be capable of operating the pump under full load with a voltage variation of plus or minus ten percent from the nameplate rating. If the maximum service factor of the motor is exceeded (at full voltage), the manufacturer shall indicate this on the pump curve.

(7) Overload Protection. All motors shall have thermal or current overload protection, either built in or in the line starter, to provide locked rotor and running protection.

(8) If the pump is below the waterline, valves shall be installed on permanently connected suction and discharge lines, located in an accessible place outside the walls of the pool, where they shall be readily and easily accessible for maintenance and removal of the pump.

(9) Pressure or vacuum gauges shall be installed on all public pools and spas.

(a) The pump vacuum gauge shall be installed as close to the suction side of the pump as possible while still maintaining an accurate reading.

(b) The pressure gauge shall be installed downstream from the pump, on the face piping ahead of the filter or on top of the filter in the area of greatest filter pressure.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6, 31-12-8, 31-45-10.

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